K-Everything: A CNN Original Series

The Korean pop industry has produced some of the most successful music acts ever; behind the catchy tunes and slick choreography, there's a fine-tuned formula for creating hits and harnessing the power of fans; Daniel Dae Kim meets some of K-pop's biggest names and explores what's driving this phenomenon.

In the space of a generation, South Korea's film and TV industry goes from facing censorship to gaining international recognition; Daniel Dae Kim explores the themes that concern Korean creators and their presence in international audiences.

K-barbecue might have put Korean food on the map, but it's just one part of the country's richly diverse cuisine; top chefs are digging into Korea's history to make the most of what's available and transforming fine dining across the world; Daniel Dae Kim explores the meteoric rise of Korean food.

Many people want the polished appearance of K-pop idols; Daniel Dae Kim realizes how modernization and political changes root appearance-consciousness in Korean society.